Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Helens
Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Sandwiches And Snacks Limited, 64 Park Road South, Newton le Willows, WA12 8PQ
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd sits behind roughly 1,111 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ← Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giovannis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aros Kitchen Franchise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Coated Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| 360 Grocery Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Education by CH&CO Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 December 2024 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Bean On Board Plate 18 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd
What is Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by St Helens Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd last inspected?
Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, while Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Sandwiches and Snacks Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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